Math Problem Statement

Determine the number of elements in the sample space for tossing two regular 6-sided dice. Let E be the event that the sum of the pips on the upward faces of the two dice is 7. Determine the number of elements in event E. Find the probability of event E.

Solution

Let's break down the problem based on the information in the image:

  1. Sample Space Calculation, n(S)n(S):

    • Each die has 6 faces, so when two dice are tossed, there are 6×6=366 \times 6 = 36 possible outcomes.
    • Therefore, n(S)=36n(S) = 36.
  2. Event EE:

    • Event EE represents the scenario where the sum of the numbers on the two dice equals 7.
    • We need to identify which pairs of dice rolls yield a sum of 7. The possible pairs that satisfy this are:
      • (1, 6)
      • (2, 5)
      • (3, 4)
      • (4, 3)
      • (5, 2)
      • (6, 1)
    • There are 6 such pairs.
    • Therefore, n(E)=6n(E) = 6.
  3. Probability of Event EE:

    • The probability of event EE is the ratio of n(E)n(E) to n(S)n(S): P(E)=n(E)n(S)=636=16P(E) = \frac{n(E)}{n(S)} = \frac{6}{36} = \frac{1}{6}

Final Answers:

  • n(S)=36n(S) = 36
  • n(E)=6n(E) = 6
  • P(E)=16P(E) = \frac{1}{6}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the probability of getting a sum of 8 with two dice?
  2. How many outcomes produce a sum of 11 in this experiment?
  3. If three dice are rolled, what is the total number of outcomes?
  4. What is the probability of rolling doubles (same number on both dice)?
  5. How many outcomes yield a sum less than 5?

Tip:

For probability questions involving dice, always list the possible pairs for quick verification of outcomes that satisfy given conditions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Combinatorics

Formulas

Probability of an event P(E) = n(E) / n(S)

Theorems

Basic probability theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8